Pointe Emma

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Pointe Emma, Mountain summit in Écrins National Park, France

The granite peak of Pointe Emma reaches an elevation of 3213 meters, standing among the numerous summits of the French Alps mountain range.

The mountaineering routes on Pointe Emma were first mapped during the exploration of the Écrins massif by climbers in the 19th century.

Local mountain guides maintain specific climbing paths up Pointe Emma, preserving traditional Alpine mountaineering techniques for future generations.

Climbers need proper equipment, including ropes and crampons, while ascending Pointe Emma due to its technical sections and varying weather conditions.

The summit contains distinct geological formations formed by glacial movements, revealing layers of rock dating back millions of years.

Elevation above the sea: 3,213 m

GPS coordinates: 44.98486,6.31692

Latest update: June 11, 2025 07:09

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